In their first two experiments, they monitored traffic at a four-way intersection in San Francisco, noting the makes and models of automobiles — a reliable indicator of socioeconomic status, or SES — and whether their drivers cut off other vehicles or pedestrians. Rude behavior rose with status, and high-SES drivers were roughly twice as inconsiderate as low-SES drivers

I'm not sure if that means the wealthier folks were more unethical or more pissed-off. How do we know that if wasn't chauffers, corporate employees or carjackers that were driving those cars? In any event, it is food for thought.

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